Stepping into the past

Sunday

Jun 24, 2012 at 3:53 PM

The St. George Players and Thomas Jefferson are taking center stage in coming weeks.

Thomas Jefferson, the "Man from Monticello," is coming to St. Augustine.

Actor/impersonator Dale Reynolds will bring to life this authentic American Hero at a 6 p.m. July 6 dinner theater presentation at Amici's Restaurant, A1A South at State Road 312,sponsored by the St. Johns County Democratic party.

Donation for the dinner and show is $50 per person. A cash bar will also be available.

Jefferson, the Man, was so much more than just the drafter of the Declaration of Independence, one of The Founding Brothers and an early president. As an archeologist, architect, botanist, philosopher, politician, plantation owner, musician, inventor, husband, father, prolific letter writer and slave owner, he backed his strongly held beliefs with reason, using a scientist's mind and a leader's courage.

For reservation, contact the St. Johns County Democratic Party, 142B King St., or call weekday afternoons at 825-2336.

St. George Players

St. George Players present COMEDIA! at 8 p.m. Saturday and July 7 under the trees at the picturesque Spanish Bakery, 42 St. George St. Spanish tapas will be part of the evening's highlights.

Donation is $10 for adults; $5 for children, under 6 free.

Featured players are Dianne Jacoby as extravagant lady, outlaw cutpurse; Maggie Thierrien as naughty servant, clever wench; Margaret Kaler as not so clever thief, foolish daydreamer; and Lily Parsons as crying daughter, "Rat" from the Indies.

The evening's entertainment is described as authentic historical comedies written by Lope de Rueda circa 1513 -1565 about foolish people getting into crazy trouble.

Yappy Hour

The Flagler Humane Society is hosting a Yappy Hour at the Hammock Wine & Cheese Shoppe from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer on the house, free hors d'oeuvres, and live music. Dogs welcome. Admission $10. Support the Flagler Humane Society, Hammock Wine & Cheese is at 5368 North Ocean Shore Blvd. (A1A).

4th celebrations

» A family day celebrating the 4th of July is planned from 1 to 5 p.m. July 4 by American Legion Post 194 at the post home, 1029 W. Pearl St. The event is free to all legionnaires, auxiliary members, Kids Safe Zone students, teachers, parents and military members.

A cookout menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, chips and watermelon will be served.

The public is also invited. The cost is $5.

» The Palm Coast VFW, 47 Old Kings Road, will host an Independence Day Picnic July 4.

Food will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans and salads will be available. Tickets are $10 in advance or $11 at the door. The afternoon will also include music, dancing and other highlights.

Call (386) 446-8696.

Night in Old Havana

Helping Heroes at Home is debuting the first literacy fundraiser, "Night in Old Havana" Aug. 4 at the Serenata Beach Club. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Dinner, music, dancing, a silent auction and cash bar are planned for this formal event. Donation is $150 per person prior to July 18; $175 after that date.

For reservations, donations and corporate patronships, go to www.helpingheroes foundation.org.

The event will benefit Kids Bridge Learning Links, a tutoring program; and the Sertoma Book Program. The Sertoma program stepped in when funding ceased for the Dolly Partin Library Program, which provided free books to children from birth to five - once each month sent to the child's home to encourage reading.

Fashion show

» Griffin benefit: Betty Griffin house annual Benefit Luncheon and Fashions Show, 'Runway For Safety' begins at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort, Ponte Vedra Beach. Seats are $50 per person, Tables of 8 to 10 welcomed. Reservations only, credit card or check. Call Florie 543 1086 or florieadiu@aol.com for more information and to be put on the list to receive an invitation. Invitations will be mailed the first week in September.

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